Moscow vs Toronto - City Size Comparison

Is Moscow Bigger Than Toronto?

In terms of area, Moscow is 4.0x the size of Toronto. Moscow spans 2,511 km² (970 mi²) while Toronto covers 630 km² (243 mi²) — a difference of 1,881 km². You could fit Toronto inside Moscow approximately 3 times.

About Moscow

Russia's capital and largest city. Known as "The Third Rome", Moscow covers 2,511 km² with a population of 12.5 million. The city was established in 1147. Moscow is known for The Kremlin, Red Square, Saint Basil's Cathedral, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Moscow Metro.

Moscow's metro stations are considered some of the most beautiful in the world, often called 'underground palaces'

About Toronto

Canada's largest city and financial center. Also known as "T.O.", Toronto has an area of 630 km² and is home to 2.9 million people. Its history stretches back to 1793. Visitors come for CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum, Multicultural neighborhoods, and much more. Getting around is easy with the TTC Subway.

Over half of Toronto's residents were born outside Canada, making it one of the most diverse cities on Earth

Metropolitan Area Comparison

Looking beyond city limits, the Toronto metropolitan area covers 5,906 km², which is 1.0x larger than greater Moscow at 5,891 km². The Moscow metro area is also more populous, with 17.1 million people compared to 6.2 million.

Population Density

Moscow has a population density of 4,994 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Toronto, with 4,651 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Both cities have comparable density, though Moscow is slightly more compact.

Climate & Time Zone

Both cities share a humid continental climate, though local geography creates distinct microclimates in each. When it's noon in Moscow, it's 4:00 AM in Toronto — a 8-hour time difference.